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COVID Has Fundamentally Changed the Profession of Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. The changes to the profession of supply chain management are dramatic. Firstly, the term “supply chain management” was not in general use before COVID. This worked.

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Trends 2019: Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

Nowhere is change more evident than in the supply chain arena. Trends affecting supply chain operations. Keeping a pulse on these industry trends and changes is increasingly important in order to make sure you’re as prepared as possible to succeed in the months and years ahead.”[2] ”[1]. .”[1].

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Truckload Market Trends to Watch in 2022

GlobalTranz

While we’re happy to leave 2021 in the rearview mirror, many of the same trends will impact the truckload market in 2022. In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead.

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3 Important Artificial Intelligence Trends and Applications!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Artificial intelligence will continue to develop and become, perhaps, the most productive technology for business, science and medicine. With the transition to the online segment, in almost all sectors of e-commerce, consulting, IT, trade, there will be a need for an automated assistant.

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Integrated Supply in 2024: Three Trends Reshaping the Industry

Synovos

Integrated Supply in 2024: Three Trends Reshaping the Industry When it comes to the three biggest trends within integrated supply this year, the need for accurate data is a common thread. Pursuing automation of our overall processes so that we can be more efficient and effective.

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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

The Role of Digital Technology in Logistics Digital technology emerged with the first commercial computers in the mid-20th century. Other developments like transistors, integrated circuits, and personal computers paved the way for the rapid advancement of technology.

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Technologies are changing the Logistics Picture

Enterra Insights

Supply chain professionals are like the military’s special forces. According to Steve Geary, President of the Supply Chain Visions family of companies and Chief Operating Officer at ROSE Solutions, logistics is the key tool in the supply chain professional’s kit. .”